Is Numb NATE #558b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Numb NATE #558b sells for $53.50 against $2.99 raw: a $50.51 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $53.50
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Aug 16, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $53.50 | +$25.51 | +$0.51 | −$99.49 |
| PSA 8 | $17.80 | −$10.19 | −$35.19 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.50 | −$16.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $53.50 | $32.00 | $70.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.80 |
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Is Numb NATE #558b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Numb NATE #558b sells for $53.50 against $2.99 raw: a $50.51 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Numb NATE #558b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Numb NATE #558b (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $53.50 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Numb NATE #558b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Numb NATE #558b need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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